PPE
An item that must be worn at all times on a construction site as well as during all repair tasks in a hoistway.
What is a hard hat?
The knowledge that OSHA requires all employees be given adaquate information and training on long and short term health effects of chemicals they work with.
What is Hazard Communications (HAZCOM)?
(Fall arrest system) Safety harness, lifelines and shock absorbing lanyards shall be used when.
When guardrails and safety nets are not available or feasable and a 6 ft fall exposure is present.
Can be caught in moving parts - therefore prohibited.
What is a wearable toolbelt?
A process to identify hazards and control measures for a specific job or task.
What is a JSA? (Jobsite Safety Analysis)
Leather chaps to protect your legs.
Leather jacket or equivalent to protect from burns.
What are PPE to wear when welding, cutting and soldering?
Burning/welding in hoistway where oil and lint are present.
What is a fire hazard during burning or welding?
Shall be installed before working in the hoistway and shall run the full length of the hoistway and be arranged to permit tying off before entering the hoistway and be approved by competent person before use.
What is a Personal fall-Arrest System?
Shall be protected by GFCI's
What are power tools, cords and lights?
Verifying the lower pit stop switch, where provided, is in the "STOP" position. (Which step and which process)
What is the first step for exiting the pit?
Ear protection devices shall be provided and worn at this time.
What is noise levels that can not be reduced to below permissible noise level?
Inadequate refuge space
Inadaquate lighting
improper access
tripping hazards
unsafe or lack of ladders
moisture/water/ oil
moving equipment
What are pit hazards?
Shall be anchored to the lifeline and shall be above shoulder height so that any fall shall not exceed 6ft.
What is a shock-absorbing lanyard?
Shall not be used as they conduct electricity.
What are metal ladders?
This type of soldering shall not be used.
What is solder containing lead?
PPE should be inspected.
What is done before each use?
If top of car operating device is not available and you must ride on car top: you shall be positioned in this space.
What is a safe refuge space?
OSHA complient guardrail systems for car tops and open hoistways rail heights. (Inches)
What is a top rail at 42in, mid rail at 21in and toe board at 3-1/2in?
A straight ladder may not be worked on from on these rungs.
What are the top three rungs?
The following are examples of ________________
-Improper Rigging
-Inproper lubrication, storage/care, allowed rusting, corrosion or internal abrasion
-Permitting ropes to abrade over sharp corners or other fixed objects
What are examples of causes of wire rope failure?
Shall not be worn near moving machinery.
What are gloves?
Chemicals are absorbed into the body in these three ways.
What are Inhalation, Ingestion and absorption?
Tying your personal fall arrest system to this is prohibited. Proper rope grab shall be used.
What is a hoist line?
Must be maintained at all times while climbing up or down.
What is 3 point contact?
The correct way to lubricate/ clean rope.
what is the use of a paint roller with lube in tray.? (NEVER WITH A HAND HELD RAG.)